9999 JIX JX-B210 HELMET Recall

Campaign:
13E009000 on 02/18/2013
Component:
Equipment:motorcycle:helmets
Manufactured:
12/31/2007 - 12/30/2008
Affected:
999
Defect:
Zhejiang jixiang motorcycle fittings co., ltd. (zhejiang) is recalling certain motorcycle half helmets, model jx-b210, sizes large and xl, manufactured in 2008. during testing, the affected helmets failed to conform to the impact attenuation, penetration, labeling, and retention requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."
Consequence:
By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Zhejiang will recall the helmets. the recalled helmets are no longer produced by the manufacturer. zhejiang does not have the end user information. as such, owner notifications will not be sent. owners may contact their us agent, precision global resource, llc at 1-909-638-9040. a remedy plan has not been provided.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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